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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1927

Page

5

Funeral Services for Tadlock Vicinity Resident Held at Mechanicsville

The funeral for Tadlock, who died at his residence on Longstreet, was held at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church with ministers from Pilgrim Holiness and Baptist churches officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Members of Trophy Council No. 29 Junior Order of United American Mechanics conducted grave services. pallbearers and flowerbearers were named from the order and local organizations. A large turnout attended.

Iff Tadlock Longstreet Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church Te Nuth Pilgrim, Holiness Church P. J. Washburn Baptist Church Trophy Coyneil Order of United American Mechanics R. BE. L. Hayworth PD. J. Moser J. D. Ellington C. H. Lambeth W. D. Simmons C. A. Lily T. ¥. Holcomb J.T. Hiatt Annie Manass Bessie Gallimore Pearl McLeod Ruth Hunshaw W. FE. Richardson

Nine new corporations chartered in North Carolina

Raleigh reports nine new corporations certified by Secretary of State W. N. Everett on the first day. Firms include Grace Hosiery Mills Inc Burlington Hose Drug Company Charlotte Rainbow Camp Association Inc Charlotte Arcadia Cotton Mills Inc North Charlotte and others with authorized capital from 10 000 to 100 000 and various subscribers.

Raleigh W. N. Everett Grace Hosiery Mills, Inc Burlington R. A. Maynard J. E. Moore E. H. Scott J. I. Some M. J. Abernathy Hickory F. W P. L. Stone B. B. Kittrell G. T. Gardner Grifton Union Oil Company Asheville W. H. Cornelius H. C. Parvis Daniel M. Hodges Arcadia Cotton Mills, Inc North Charlotte R. H. Johnston J. S. Wilcox T. C. Guthrie Charlotte Marion Holding Corporation Marion W. W. Guy J. L. Morgan L. J. P. Cutlar J. W. Winborne Marion T. & J. Coffee Company Albemarne General Mercantile W. H. Tucker H. T Tucker Albemarle M. T. Tucker Midland

First Annual Y W C A Wrestling Meet Attracts Interest

The first annual Y M C A wrestling meet draws strong interest with over 25 entrants. The event in the Y gymnasium starts at 7:39 PM Friday and includes seven weight classes from bantam to unlimited, plus two boy classes fly weight and mosquito weight.

Y. M. CC National Council

Republicans Move On Middle District Posts In North Carolina

Greensboro March 16 Brownlow Jackson of Hendersonville leads about 75 GOP leaders meeting at the King Cotton hotel to decide on assignments for the new middle district. Johnson J Hayes is favored for the district judgeship with several other offices to be allocated among western district officers. Temporary appointments already made point to continued turnover as the committee selects district attorney and marshal posts with Blaylock opposed by Jones and others.

Greensboro Enterprise Brownlow Jackson Hendersonville G.O.P King Cotton Hotel Johnson J. Hayes Western Court R. L. Blaylock Odell Jones Danbury William Concord Gavin Sanford Standford Stoneville Mott Winston-Salem Hughes Hillsboro McCrary Lexington Marshall

Dorothy Campbell Hurd Headlines Southeastern Championship

Mrs. Dorothy Campbell Hurd of Philadelphia, former women's champion, is among the outstanding entrants as the Southeastern championship tournament opens in Augusta Georgia. Qualifying rounds were set for this morning with match play to begin tomorrow.

Hurd Patry Augusta Dorothy Campbell Hurd Philadelphia

Nationalists Claim Capture of Pengpy and Anhui

Peking reports the Kuomintang Frets claim nationalists have taken Pengpy and Anhui with no independent confirmation. If true, the advance could threaten the Tientsin railway and disrupt General Chang Tsung-Chang’s Shanghai defense.

Peking Kuomintang Frets Pengpy Anhui Tientsin Chang Tsung-Chang Shanghai

Guilford Jurors Find Luther Watson 9 Guilty in Manslaughter

Special to the Enterprise Greensboro, Mar 16. Luther Watson, a Black man, was found guilty today of manslaughter in the wreck that crushed Drexall Brown’s skull on the Stokesdale Oak Ridge road. The jury returned a guilty verdict but Watson awaits sentence. Henry Sharp pled guilty to slandering his wife and assaulting her with a March 9 incident. Prayer for judgment in both cases continued to May 3 with sentence then announced. Attorneys outlined a separation agreement including a 112 acre farm, child custody, and monthly support for five children as long as they are under age.

TRE Enterprise Greensboro Luther Watson Drexall Brown Stokesdale Oak Ridge Brown Watson Henry Sharp Sharp

John Tyson Williams Dies in Randolph County at 79

John Tyson Williams died at his son Russell Williams home in Union township Randolph County NC on Saturday March 12 after a year of declining health. He was born October 1847 and aged 79 years 4 months 4 days. He helped organize Welch Memorial church and was a charter member and steward in High Point and New Hope Methodist Protestant churches. Surviving are his wife Elizabeth Vincannon Williams and twelve children including W Russell Williams, Noah Williams, Yancey Williams, Lacy Preston Williams, and two daughters plus fifteen grandchildren. The community honors him as a long respected citizen.

John Thom Williams Russell Williams Union Township Randolph County North Carolina Ned Martha William Guilford County High Point Pisgah M. EB D. I. Garner East New Hope Welch Memorial Church Elizabeth Vincannon Noah Williams Hannah Crawford Martha Laughlin Seagrove N. C Route 2 John Tyson Williams Elizabeth Vincannon Williams W. Russell Williams O. J. Sink Yancey C. Williams Biltmore Lacy Preston Williams Detroit Mich S. C. Stewart Burlington C. E. Durham Leaksville

Men urged to play the game of life at First Reformed

Large crowds heard Rev. H A Fesperman of Greensboro at First Reformed in a Men’s Night evangelistic service. He urged men to live honestly in business and morally, stressing church leadership and personal faith. Services continue tonight as Young People’s Night with city youths invited.

H. A. Feyperman Greensboro First Reformed Church E. T. Hedrick Old Rugged Crags Burlington

Latham to Provide Station for Buses in Greensboro

The J. E. Latham company will build a central bus station fronting 60 feet on East Market Street below the King Cotton hotel and extending 110 feet back. Architect Harry Simmonds designs the handsome depot with seating for over 100 and full public terminal conveniences. cost not stated.

Greensboro J. E. Latham East Market Street King Cotton Hotel Harry Simmonds

Welborn Furniture Company Declared Bankrupt in Shelby

By order of Judge E Y Webb the Welborn Furniture company of High Point is adjudged bankrupt. The petition filed February 23 names Referee C C Frazier. Greensboro is appointed to manage affairs and may run or sell the business for creditors.

Greensboro E. Y. Webb Shelby Welborn Furniture Company High Point C. C. Frazier

Air Mail Committee to Meet in Kernersville

George Stansbury chairman of the triangle cities air mail committee has called a general meeting for Thursday morning at Kernersville. A report from the sub committee and the choice of landing field will be heard and possible action will be taken to secure an option on the favored site.

Greensboro George Stansbury Triangle Cities Air Mail Committee Kernersville

Bank Robbery in Billings Exceeds Viable Cash and Bonds

Eight robbers overpowered a night watchman and two bystanders, blew the vault of the Bank of Billings in Billings Missouri, and fled with 3000 dollars in cash and 20000 to 30000 dollars in liberty bonds.

Springfield Bank of Billings Billings Here

Cottonseed Crush Totals Hit New High for Period

Washington March 15 AP Cottonseed crushed from August 1 to February 28 totaled 4,951,671 tons, up from 4,478,441 tons a year earlier. Cottonseed on hand at mills on February 28 stood at 15 percent or 528 tons, down from 744,246 a year ago. Crude oil produced 1,471,752,045 pounds, on hand 155,680,433 pounds. Refined oil produced 1,189,01,015 pounds, on hand 460,721,68% pounds.

Washington Census Bureau

Frank Linney Recommended as Judge of New District

President Coolidge was asked by W P Few of Duke University to appoint Frank Linney of Watauga County North Carolina as judge of a newly created North Carolina district. Senator Overman introduced Few and other delegations to the president who also urged appointment of Johnson Hayes.

Washington Frank Linner Watauga County North Carolina President Coolidge W. P. Few Duke University Few Coolidge Overman Johnson Hayes

Priges Range Low At Auction Sale

Prices ranged to $48 per front foot as four of ten lots totaling 300 feet of English street business frontage sold yesterday afternoon. George T. Wood and G. Y. Stone owned the property at the end of the street opposite Knox Upholstery, but sale stopped due to unsatisfactory bids. Final total for the sale was $3,870. N. C. Hines Inc. conducted the auction with W. H. Matthews as auctioneer.

English Street George T. Wood G. Y. Stone Knox JL. R. Lanier R. B. Garrett J. L. Lackey N. C. Hines, Inc., Auction Realtors Winston-Salem W. H. Matthews

Potatoes Market Notes From Chicago Report

Potatoes receipts 95 cars on track 200. Total U. S and S shipment 671. Demand and trading very slow. Market slightly weaker. Wisconsin sacked round whites 185 200, mostly 190 195. Idaho sacked rus sets 265 285.

Chicago U. S&s Wisconsin Idaho

Chicago Dairy Prices and Receipts Report

Butter prices eased with 5,976 tubs received across creamery categories including extras at 48 and 47 percent, firsts at 46 to 47 percent, and seconds at 45 to 46 percent. Eggs rose with 14,227 cases received.

Chicago Mar

New York Cotton Opens Unchanged as May Tops 13.85

The New York cotton market opened steady, May futures up to 13.85 and October to 14.18 on renewed buying from yesterday’s cover, with reports of no weakening in the southern spot market. Liverpool futures were higher but lagged yesterday’s advance. some southern selling and profit taking eased prices by a few points. Early activity was quiet. the day’s opening quotes were Mar 13.71, May 13.84, Jul 14.01, Oct 14.18, Dec 14.33.

New York Mar Liverpool

Wide Selection of Fast Color Fabrics and Dress Goods

Advertises fast color yard goods including 36 inch prints 18 82 inch dress ginghams and romper cloth. Highlights unbleached pajama checks 38 inch sheeting and Sea Island cheese cloth plus broadcloth voile and rayon options in solid colors stripes and plaids. Emphasizes low prices and variety for home sewing.

New Orleans Cotton Prices Rise Early on Bullish Weather Report

Cotton prices moved higher after opening with gains of one to three points. May and other months advanced to 13.86, 18.96, and 14.05, all two to four points above yesterday's close. The bullish weekly weather and crop report supported futures.

New Orleans

Wall Street Opens Mixed As Stocks Jostle For Direction

Opening stock market today shows uneven moves with Bald win up 1 percent Case Threshing Machine up 1 percent and Loews up 1 percent Pan American Western B and Continental Can hit new low records while several popular rails slipped fractionally in early trading.

New York Baldwin Case Loews

Foreign exchange quotas and rates in New York listings

Foreign exchanges in New York show demand and cable rates for multiple currencies. Quoted values include Great Britain at 48544 and 485916, France around 391391 and 39744, Germany 237214, and Japan Tokyo 4925 with Shanghai 60 and Montreal 99.81 54.

New York Mar Great Britain France Italy Belgium Germany Norway Sweden Denmark Switzerland Spain Greece Poland Poland 1159; Czecho Slovakia Jugo Slavia Austria Rumania Argentina Brazil Tokyo Shanghai Montreal

Man Sentenced to Four to Five Years for Killing Federal Agent

William Bennison was sentenced to four to five years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to manslaughter in the killing of federal drug agent W. E. Grant during a Greenville highway chase. Judge James L. Webb set the term with hard labor, rejecting defense affidavits alleging juror bias. Bennison showed visible emotion as the sentence was read.

Hendersonville Mar William Bennison W.E. Grant Greenville Here State Penitentiary James L. Webb Webb

Weaver Seeks 20000 Feet For Baltimore Weaving Plant

Frank Sizemore of the local chamber reports a Baltimore manufacturer seeks 20000 feet of floor space to install a weaving plant in High Point near a water source. He replies that water is abundant and available, noting many factories already use it without high costs. Miss Dellie Hollett of Woolman School will speak at Central Friends church on the mid week supper program detailing the school’s activities and tour. Former Senator O E Mendenhall will introduce her as toastmaster, with Norman and Arthur Fidler handling music and local committee members assisting.

Joe Worth Horace S. Haworth W. F E. Linthicum and Company Haworth Deep River High Point Worth Moffitt Frank Sizemore Chamber of Commerce Baltimore Sizemore Deliie Hollett Woolman School Pennsylvania Central Friends Church Miss Hollett South Archdale Springfield Guilford College

Librarian speaks at college on Friends in Print

Miss Marianne Martin the local public library librarian addressed High Point College students on Friends in Print. She cited Lord Jim and 93 and poems Enslaved and Hounds of Hell and urged analyzing book characters to judge potential friendships and the value of treating book people as friends.

Marianne Martin High Point College

Veteran catcher mentors rookies on pitching in spring camp

Jack Onslow, not a pitcher by trade, leads the pitching staff for Bucky Harris in Tampa during spring training. His guidance helps rookie pitchers learn tricks and refine their mechanics.

Jack Onslow Bucky Harris Tampa Flia

Jardine Invited to Speak at Atlantic Cotton Association Meet

Secretary of Agriculture W. M. Jardine is asked to attend the Atlantic Cotton Association sessions in April. The event in the South Atlantic cotton states will draw over 600 dealers and officials from across the United States and abroad. Heads of the New York and New Orleans exchanges and the Chicago board of trade are expected to attend.

Greensboro The Atlantic Cotton Association Alabama W. M. Jardine New York New Orleans Chicago Board of Trade

Leviathan seizure targets Arch Selwyn whisky crate find

Two crates of assorted whiskies and beer were seized on the liner Leviathan near a suite used by Arch Selwyn theatrical producer. Selwyn was ordered to appear at the customs house for interrogation.

New York Arch Selwyn Selwyn Customs House

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Linthicum Tadlock City Mechanicsville Guilford Junior Lodge County Commissioners al Rankin T. R. Foust Oakshade High Point Township Greene School Gideonville Alamance Rankin Bessemer Sumner Summerfield Colfax D. A. Stanton High Point Board T. W. Andrews Andrews Dred Peacock Foust John Z. Williams Randolph Citizen Latham the Enterprise Air Mail Committee Frank Linney Priges Aucion Sale Chicago Dairy Belk-Stevens Co Pilot Mills Sea Island Lonsdale Nainsock Madras Wall Street Weaver Delite Holletton Jardine F. O. B. Cars Cunningham Bix Company le Brick Thomasville, N. C
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